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ROTN - Readable Ordered Text Notation: An Open Human-Readable Complement to FEN for Blind Chess Players

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This paper introduces ROTN (Readable Ordered Text Notation), an open-source, EBNF-specified, human-readable chess position format designed as a complement to FEN for blind players using screen readers like NVDA and JAWS. While FEN is optimized for engines, ROTN explicitly lists White and Black piece positions (W: / B:) from the player's perspective, reducing cognitive load and enabling vocal reading, teaching and book transcription. FEN for engines, ROTN for humans. Author: Rosario TurcoSpec: https://redyouman.github.io/blog/2026/07/02/specifica-rotn.htmlLicense: CC-BY 4.0

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22737719

Author: Rosario Turco

Language: English

Topic: Digital Accessibility for Disabilities

Subfield: Human Factors and Ergonomics

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7212423630

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